Great British Bake Off viewers will see Paul for the next 3 years on Channel 4 [BBC]

"The 7 series inside the tent have created some great memories. Best of all, I have felt so pleased to experience other people getting the baking bug, just as I did when my dad helped make my first loaf.

"The Great British Bake Off has brought baking back to the nation and we've seen people from all walks of life and backgrounds, experience the highs and lows of competition, and more importantly helping each other.

The Great British Bake Off's Biggest Dessert Disasters

The Great British Bake Off's Biggest Dessert Disasters

Tom Hetherington had a disastrous caramel week on GBBO which started with him serving up his 18 identical Millionaire Shortbreads as one giant slab
[Channel 4]

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"It's been a huge part of my life in the past few years and I just couldn't turn my back on all that - the bakers themselves, the team that makes it, and of course, the tent, the bunting and who could forget... the squirrels.

"So I am delighted that I will be continuing as a judge when Bake Off moves to Channel 4.

Mary announced she would not be going to Channel 4 out of "loyalty" to the BBC [Getty]

Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood in what will be their last series of Bake Off together [BBC]

"I want to thank the BBC and Mel and Sue for making my time int he tent great fun and really rewarding."

Richard McKerrow, Creative Director and Love Productions - who make the show - said: "We are delighted to confirm that Paul is coming to the tent ready to encourage, inspire and raise the occasional, quizzical eyebrow.